Whistler Blackcomb Opening Early 2014

Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day: November 22, 2014

Using over 60 million gallons of man made snow, Whistler
Blackcomb staff has worked overtime to make sure that this season,
the number one ski resort in North America will open November 22,
2014.

And at Pemberton Valley Lodge, we couldn't be happier. We can't
wait to welcome you into our hot tub after your first day on the
hill, as you sink into the warm water and realize that you have
just skied in North America's number one resort, and it's only
mid-November!

The Whistler Blackcomb snowmaking team "has been working
hard to take advantage of this early season cold snap in Whistler
and has converted over 60 million gallons of water into snow over
the past few weeks," says Doug MacFarlane, Director of Mountain
Operations at Whistler Blackcomb. "Their efforts, combined with the
natural snowfall we have already received at higher elevations, has
enabled us to get things rolling early again this year. And with
more natural snow in the forecast for later this week, it should be
a fun opening weekend."

Fun indeed. Try epic. With uploading starting at 8:30 am
on both Village and Creekside gondolas, and with 5 lifts running,
there is definitely enough to do on the first day. A small terrain
park will also open, as well as a green learning terrain, serviced
by a "Super Carpet". Lifts open that day include Emerald Express, Big Red Express and the Franz Chair, and
runs set to open are Upper and Lower Ego Bowl, Upper Whiskey Jack,
Upper Franz's, Papoose, Orange Peel and Pony Trail.

New this season include the brand
new Whistler Village Gondola cabins installed this fall.
The new Sigma "Diamond" level walk-in cabins dramatically improve
the experience for skiers, snowboarders, and sightseers with eight
passengers able to sit comfortably on bench seating. The new cabin
configuration also gives guests the option of bringing their
ski/snowboard equipment inside with them or storing it themselves
in the outside racks provided. Great news!

And for all you hungry skiers and boarders,
restaurants set to open on November 22 include Essentially Blackcomb Cappuccino Bar and Garbo's Grill in the
Carleton Lodge, Dusty's Bar & Grill and Dusty's Backside in
Creekside, the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, and the
Garibaldi Lift Co., Whistler's world-famous location for
après.